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WaterTank Prices Set To Rise

Water tanks prices are set to rise in the coming months due to the increase in fuel ,transport and raw material costs. Many manufactures have been absorbing price rises in these areas for some time now but with the onset of the slowing economy and tank sales down, many suppliers will now be forced to [...]

What Size Water Tank?

In those cases where a rainwater tank is to represent a supplementary source of water, the size of the tank will depend on a balance of cost weighed against the range of uses required (drinking, cooking, bathroom, laundry, toilet etc).

If the rainwater tank is to represent the only source of potable or domestic water cost will [...]

Installing a Water Tank

When you want to install a water tank it is important to establish whether there are any local health, building or planning regulations associated with rainwater tanks. The local council or regional authority with jurisdiction over these regulations should be consulted.

In some rural areas there may be requirements associated with supply of water for firefighting.

Connection to [...]

Cleaning a Water Tank

Water Tanks Require Cleaning

The primary focus of maintenance procedures should be to keep all components clean and to minimise the risk of contamination/rubbish either entering or remaining in rainwater tanks

As per Section 6 the catchment area should be kept clear of debris. The roof should be washed clean once or twice a year and in [...]

Water Tank Water Quality

Regular disinfection of rainwater held in domestic tanks is not considered necessary in most cases and is generally only recommended as a remedial action.

In the absence of any known problems and if the water is clear, essentially odourless and does not contain any suspended material it is unlikely to cause illness in most users. However the [...]

Water Tanks and Different Roof Types

New Roofs

Colorbond, zincalume and galvanised steel sheeting; asbestos/fibro cement; polycarbonate or fibreglass sheeting; and slate. Regardless of the roofing material used, with new roofs it is advisable to divert the first few substantial run-offs away from the rainwater tank.

This is done to allow dust and other debris left on the roof after construction to be washed [...]

Mosquitoes in Water Tanks

Rainwater tanks can provide very good habitats for mosquito breeding. The most effective control measure is to prevent access of adult mosquitoes. If access has occurred remedial action can be taken to prevent the release of mosquitoes.

To prevent mosquito breeding and contamination, its vital guttering and pipework should be self-draining or fitted with drainage points.

Ensure that [...]

Dead Animal in the Water Tank

Dead Animals present a health risk when they come in contact with rainwater in a water tank.

Where a rainwater tank has become contaminated by a dead animal such as a bird or rodent, carefully remove as much as possible of the animal carcass and then disinfect the water.

If the animal is large such as a possum [...]

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